By Dan Austin
It’s no trade secret that joining multiple industry bodies is one of the most valuable things a person can do for a successful career foundation. On reflection of my own career, the value of belonging to these organisations and being involved has allowed me to reach many milestones along the way.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Gabrielle Stannus
A recent conversation with Christian Hampson from Yerrabingin got me thinking about the challenges and opportunities associated with growing edible species, including bush tucker, in inner-city buildings.
Christian Hampson, a Woiwurrung and Maneroo man, is co-founder of Yerrabingin, a design practice interweaving collaborative design thinking and indigenous knowledge.… Continue reading
Read MoreSpecial horti week
For four days, December 7-11, Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria (NGIV) and Australia’s top breeders and growers, will present the 2021 Australian Horticultural Trials Week. This event is an opportunity to discover new lines, visit some of Australia’s finest propagators and growers, and enjoy networking with industry colleagues from Australia and overseas.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Clive Larkman
As a botanist with a passion for correct plant nomenclature and growing the right plant, the difference between regular garden plants and the edible/medicinal sectors is huge. Although the nursery industry isn’t known for accuracy in naming and growing correctly identified plants, it does try to get it right.… Continue reading
Read MoreKeter, manufacturers of resin-based home and garden consumer products, set out its future sustainability-led approach towards product design.
By Bruce Thompson
The bane of nursery staff, horticulturists and bush regenerators is managing monocot and dicot weeds in a way that isn’t harmful to the environment, won’t risk the health of the plants you’re encouraging, and won’t place you at odds with your customers, clients and communities in a risk-averse society, terrified of glyphosate.… Continue reading
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Bronze Nothofagus gunnii (Deciduous Beech) leaves provide a sculptural introduction to the Entry Zone (Image: Chris Lang)
By Chris Lang
The Tasmanian Native Section and adjacent areas have undergone substantial change in accordance with long held plans to redevelop Tasmanian flora displays through the northern region of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. A significant landscaping effort, which commenced during September 2020, has resulted in the establishment of the Tasmanian Flora Entry Zone.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Dr Kate Neale
It’s been nearly two years since Therapeutic Horticulture Australia (THA) was able to convene its popular Australian Therapeutic Landscapes Conference (#ATLC). COVID-19 and border restrictions continued to plague its planning in 2020, until finally the decision was made to take it online.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Since COVID19 began, I have taken a stronger interest in golf and am playing more regularly. I always found this game quite frustrating, but the more I play, the less frustrating it is. It’s funny how that works!… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Lee-Ann Officer
Being a professional refers to making a livelihood in an activity or field of endeavour for financial return. A professional, as opposed to an amateur, conforms to the technical and/or ethical standards of a profession, and it is a permanent career with added accountability.… Continue reading
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